With just 18 days left until Election Day, financial guru Dave Ramsey made headlines by announcing his endorsement for the upcoming presidential election. Known for his financial advice, Ramsey began by explaining the rationale behind his decision. He pointed to a series of policies—taxes, immigration, gun control, climate change, and woke policies—that he used as a basis for determining his choice
On Friday, he revealed that he is casting his vote for Donald Trump, citing key policy areas that align with his personal and professional values. “I’m looking at ideas and which ideas land on which side of the aisle. Where am I most likely going to get a tax policy I like, an immigration policy I like, a foreign policy I like?” Ramsey asked in the video. His endorsement clearly stressed that, in his view, Trump’s policies align more with his priorities than those of the Democratic contender.
“So I’m gonna tell you, I’m voting for Donald Trump… because I check those boxes, and more of those are on that side than on the other side,” he said. In true Ramsey fashion, he addressed potential backlash head-on, acknowledging that his endorsement may alienate some of his listeners. However, the popular radio host seemed unfazed by the prospect of losing followers over his political stance.
“You can tell me you’re never gonna listen to me again after this. That’s okay. I can deal with that,” Ramsey said.
“That’s happened to me for 30 years. People have threatened me, ‘I’m going to cancel you.’ That’s hard to do. I own the show.”
In his final remarks, Ramsey reiterated his confidence in Trump’s policy positions while reinforcing his autonomy as a public figure. “You can leave, but you can’t cancel me.”
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The endorsement comes at a critical moment in the 2024 presidential race. With both the Trump and Kamala Harris campaigns making their final sprints to Election Day, the race has become increasingly contentious.
Ramsey is a well-known personal finance expert, radio show host, author, and businessman. He gained widespread recognition through his radio program, ‘The Ramsey Show,’ where he offers financial advice on topics like debt reduction, budgeting, saving, and investing. Ramsey is also a strong advocate of living debt-free, and his “baby steps” approach to financial freedom has influenced millions of listeners and readers. His tough-love style has resonated with many people.
Ramsey has written several best-selling books that promote principles like living below your means, saving for emergencies, and paying off debt using the “debt snowball” method. He also runs Ramsey Solutions, a company that provides financial education resources, coaching, and events aimed at helping individuals and families improve their financial well-being.
